Team Lead Charge Nurse/ODP - Theatres

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

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Are you an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner looking for the next step in your career? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead Charge Nurse/ODP (Band 6) within Theatres, South Sector. This is a rewarding leadership role where you will combine clinical expertise with team leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. Working within one of the UK's largest and most progressive NHS organisations, you will have access to excellent development opportunities, a supportive multidisciplinary environment and the chance to make a meaningful difference to both patients and colleagues every day. As a key member of the team, you will help shape high standards of care while contributing to service improvement and staff development.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Working Pattern: 10hr and 12 hr shifts
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred patient care
• Lead, supervise and support registered and non-registered staff within the theatre environment
• Act as deputy to the Senior Charge Nurse and support the effective day-to-day management of the department
• Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and in line with professional and organisational standards
• Contribute to workforce planning, staff development, recruitment activities and performance management processes
• Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit activity and practice development programmes
• Promote a safe clinical environment through effective management of resources, equipment and staff wellbeing
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC registration
• Relevant post-registration experience within a theatre or acute clinical setting
• Post-registration qualification or significant relevant experience within the specialty area
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Excellent leadership, organisational and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Degree level education or equivalent experience is desirable
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Lenka Scurkova, Senior Charge Nurse, on 0141 452 3476 or Lenka.scurkova@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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